Senior Coordinator of Recruitment

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Work type:Staff
Location:Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories:Administrative, Staff

Position Title: Senior Coordinator of Recruitment
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:

61000 - Enrollment Services

Advertised Salary: $46,000-$49,000 salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
FLSA: Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:  Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time
Union Group: N/A
Term of Position: 12 Month
At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause
Summary of Position: Responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students from underrepresented populations to the University’s undergraduate programs. Engage in recruitment practices which are in keeping with the Division’s Mission and Vision Statements.
Position Type: Staff
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Work Experience: Work experience in an aspect of recruitment, marketing, and/or public relations.
Required Licenses and Certifications: Possess valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Carrying
• Moving
• Driving
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Two years of demonstrated work experience in higher education or other personnel recruitment setting.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Broaden outreach and community connections to create greater awareness of the college's mission, values, programs, and contributions to key populations.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with counselors from high schools and community-based organizations with a substantial numbers of students from underrepresented populations.
Serve as the lead recruiter in regional territories
Develop and oversee visit programs for students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds.
Provide outstanding customer service to prospective students and their families.
Participate in all aspects of the general admissions process, including: Meeting freshman and transfer enrollment goals in assigned territory. Traveling to high schools, colleges, and recruiting events as a representative of the University.
Use initiative and sound judgment in administrative matters, within the authority designated by the Dean or designee.
Establish and maintain communications and coordination with administration, faculty, academic counselors, and staff on all pertinent recruiting issues, through meetings, conferences, and written communications as required.
Develop a strategic plan for Community Building in specifically targeted areas.
Focus on specific populations for recruitment efforts, i.e. Career/Tech. Centers and Articulations.
Develop and implement a plan for recruitment of Homeschooled students.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities: Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills which include attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient with information technology and its applications for delivery and management of student recruitment.
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with a varied and diverse group of constituents.
Research, explore and recommend effective methods of recruitment practices.
Communicate successfully, both oral and written, to include public speaking.
Project a positive image and establish good rapport with the public.
Travel with overnight stays; work nights and weekends when necessary.
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:
April 8, 2024
Open Until Position is Filled?: No
Posting Close Date:
April 5, 2024
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

Advertised:22 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:06 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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